Technical Sales Engineer Intern - Entry-Level Sales Program 2027

IBM is a global technology and consulting company focused on helping clients solve business challenges through technology. The Technical Sales Engineer Intern will engage with clients and technical experts to design, demonstrate, and deliver solutions across AI, hybrid cloud, automation, data, and security while developing skills in technical sales and solution consulting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client discovery sessions to understand business objectives, technical requirements, success criteria, current environments, and opportunities to apply IBM technology
• Design and validate technical solution approaches that address customer challenges, align with business goals, and demonstrate practical value across IBM software, AI, cloud, data, automation, and security capabilities
• Build and deliver demonstrations, proofs of concept, workshops, and technical presentations that showcase solution functionality, technical feasibility, integration requirements, and business value
• Translate technical concepts into clear business value for technical and non-technical stakeholders through effective storytelling, documentation, and recommendations
• Support customer adoption, expansion, and success by helping clients define use cases, remove technical barriers, identify deployment considerations, and realize measurable value from IBM solutions
• Collaborate with sales, technical specialists, customer success teams, and partners to progress opportunities, identify growth areas, and support client engagement activities
• Contribute innovative ideas, reusable assets, technical best practices, and emerging technology perspectives that help accelerate client success, technical readiness, and solution adoption
• Present technical findings, solution recommendations, and next steps to both business and technical stakeholders

Skills

• High School Diploma/GED
• Actively Enrolled: Registered undergraduate or graduate university student
• Seeking a Bachelor's or Master's degree completed by start date in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Foundational knowledge of cloud computing, software development, AI, automation, data, or cybersecurity
• Experience with at least one programming language such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, or similar
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools to prototype, build, or troubleshoot applications
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate with technical and non-technical audiences
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for technology and client success
• Some travel may be required based on business demand
• IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship
• Bachelor's Degree
• Leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, volunteer work, competitions, or community involvement

Benefits

• Up to 8 paid holidays for eligible Supplemental 1 employees
• Minimum of 56 hours paid sick time for eligible Supplemental 1 employees
• IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan for eligible Supplemental 1 employees
• Paid family medical leave for eligible employees where required by applicable law
• Disability benefits for eligible employees where required by applicable law
• Hybrid work arrangement

Company Overview

• IBM provides technology and consulting, including software, infrastructure systems, and cloud-based solutions. It was founded in 1911, and is headquartered in Armonk, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.ibm.com.